Sue OConnell
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I love to talk about politics and pop culture.
Boston grown & homed.
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Boston grown & homed.
See, hear & read me at NBC10 Boston, NECN, GBH, Bay Windows, South End News.
President Trump announces ‘framework' for a deal on Greenland
The president said he will not impose threatened tariffs as a result of the discussions on Greenland. Both Denmark and Greenland have said the territory is not for sale.
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The president said he will not impose threatened tariffs as a result of the discussions on Greenland. Both Denmark and Greenland have said the territory is not for sale.
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President Trump announces ‘framework' for a deal on Greenland
The president said he will not impose threatened tariffs as a result of the discussions on Greenland. Both Denmark and Greenland have said the territory is not for sale.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:58 AM
President Trump announces ‘framework' for a deal on Greenland
The president said he will not impose threatened tariffs as a result of the discussions on Greenland. Both Denmark and Greenland have said the territory is not for sale.
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The president said he will not impose threatened tariffs as a result of the discussions on Greenland. Both Denmark and Greenland have said the territory is not for sale.
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Analysis | What does the ‘framework' on a Greenland deal mean for the US?
NBC10 Boston political commentator Sue O’Connell weighs in on Greenland.
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NBC10 Boston political commentator Sue O’Connell weighs in on Greenland.
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Analysis | What does the ‘framework' on a Greenland deal mean for the US?
NBC10 Boston political commentator Sue O’Connell weighs in on Greenland.
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January 22, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Analysis | What does the ‘framework' on a Greenland deal mean for the US?
NBC10 Boston political commentator Sue O’Connell weighs in on Greenland.
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NBC10 Boston political commentator Sue O’Connell weighs in on Greenland.
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Wars don’t always start because of real threats.Sometimes they start because of bad assumptions, or bruised egos.
In 1898, the USS Maine exploded. Spain was blamed. Turns out it was likely an accident.
Result: the Spanish–American War.
Slogan: Remember the Maine.
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In 1898, the USS Maine exploded. Spain was blamed. Turns out it was likely an accident.
Result: the Spanish–American War.
Slogan: Remember the Maine.
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January 19, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Wars don’t always start because of real threats.Sometimes they start because of bad assumptions, or bruised egos.
In 1898, the USS Maine exploded. Spain was blamed. Turns out it was likely an accident.
Result: the Spanish–American War.
Slogan: Remember the Maine.
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In 1898, the USS Maine exploded. Spain was blamed. Turns out it was likely an accident.
Result: the Spanish–American War.
Slogan: Remember the Maine.
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Never thought “The Insurrection Act” would be an evergreen topic.
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January 15, 2026 at 9:19 PM
Never thought “The Insurrection Act” would be an evergreen topic.
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Trump says he’s fighting the drug crisis. Today, his administration wiped out the funding that keeps people alive.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Trump says he’s fighting the drug crisis. Today, his administration wiped out the funding that keeps people alive.
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Congress passed a law requiring the DOJ to release all Epstein files by December 19, 2025. That deadline has passed, yet less than 1% of the material is public.
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January 13, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Congress passed a law requiring the DOJ to release all Epstein files by December 19, 2025. That deadline has passed, yet less than 1% of the material is public.
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A U.S. president is openly threatening to take territory from a NATO ally. This isn't normal — and it could break the entire post-WWII security system. www.facebook.com/share/1HGUWp...
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January 12, 2026 at 10:23 PM
A U.S. president is openly threatening to take territory from a NATO ally. This isn't normal — and it could break the entire post-WWII security system. www.facebook.com/share/1HGUWp...
Analysis | Why are Minn. authorities shut out of ICE shooting investigation?
Political commentator Sue O’Connell said federal investigators denying access to local authorities “further undermines the credibility of the FBI investigation.”
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Political commentator Sue O’Connell said federal investigators denying access to local authorities “further undermines the credibility of the FBI investigation.”
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Analysis | Why are Minn. authorities shut out of ICE shooting investigation?
Political commentator Sue O’Connell said federal investigators denying access to local authorities “further undermines the credibility of the FBI investigation.”
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January 10, 2026 at 5:31 AM
Analysis | Why are Minn. authorities shut out of ICE shooting investigation?
Political commentator Sue O’Connell said federal investigators denying access to local authorities “further undermines the credibility of the FBI investigation.”
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Political commentator Sue O’Connell said federal investigators denying access to local authorities “further undermines the credibility of the FBI investigation.”
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“My own morality is the only thing that can stop me” — President Trump to NYT
When a president says his personal morality is the only limit on his power, we need to ask: whose morality? And what happens when laws take a back seat to one person’s moral compass?
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When a president says his personal morality is the only limit on his power, we need to ask: whose morality? And what happens when laws take a back seat to one person’s moral compass?
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January 9, 2026 at 9:22 PM
“My own morality is the only thing that can stop me” — President Trump to NYT
When a president says his personal morality is the only limit on his power, we need to ask: whose morality? And what happens when laws take a back seat to one person’s moral compass?
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When a president says his personal morality is the only limit on his power, we need to ask: whose morality? And what happens when laws take a back seat to one person’s moral compass?
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I give an “F” to the federal government, pointing out that it “called a dead U.S. citizen a ‘terrorist’ before a moment of investigation” after an ICE agent shot a woman to death in Minneapolis.
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Analysis | Grading Trump administration's response to deadly ICE shooting
Political commentator Sue O’Connell gave an “F” to the federal government, pointing out that it “called a dead U.S. citizen a ‘terrorist’ before a moment of investigation” after an ICE agent shot a wo...
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January 9, 2026 at 11:52 AM
I give an “F” to the federal government, pointing out that it “called a dead U.S. citizen a ‘terrorist’ before a moment of investigation” after an ICE agent shot a woman to death in Minneapolis.
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Question for the Bluesky faithful:
I post a lot of videos on TikTok, FB, & Insta. The videos are usually longer than Bluesky allows
Without having to do a multi-post, which platform are you more inclined to visit to watch the links I post here? Is there a strategy I’m missing here to post videos?
I post a lot of videos on TikTok, FB, & Insta. The videos are usually longer than Bluesky allows
Without having to do a multi-post, which platform are you more inclined to visit to watch the links I post here? Is there a strategy I’m missing here to post videos?
January 8, 2026 at 11:40 PM
Question for the Bluesky faithful:
I post a lot of videos on TikTok, FB, & Insta. The videos are usually longer than Bluesky allows
Without having to do a multi-post, which platform are you more inclined to visit to watch the links I post here? Is there a strategy I’m missing here to post videos?
I post a lot of videos on TikTok, FB, & Insta. The videos are usually longer than Bluesky allows
Without having to do a multi-post, which platform are you more inclined to visit to watch the links I post here? Is there a strategy I’m missing here to post videos?
When a Cabinet secretary labels an American citizen a "domestic terrorist" before any investigation is complete, that's not normal — and it should concern everyone, regardless of political views or what you think happened.
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January 8, 2026 at 10:19 PM
When a Cabinet secretary labels an American citizen a "domestic terrorist" before any investigation is complete, that's not normal — and it should concern everyone, regardless of political views or what you think happened.
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Can an ICE agent be held accountable in a deadly shooting?
ICE Agents are less accountable than other law enforcement officers.
I explain why.
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ICE Agents are less accountable than other law enforcement officers.
I explain why.
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Analysis | Can an ICE agent be held accountable in a deadly shooting?
Political commentator Sue O’Connell talks about what the Minneapolis shooting in which an ICE agent killed a woman.
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January 8, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Can an ICE agent be held accountable in a deadly shooting?
ICE Agents are less accountable than other law enforcement officers.
I explain why.
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ICE Agents are less accountable than other law enforcement officers.
I explain why.
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Let's talk about what "law and order" actually means when crime is at historic lows, cities aren't burning, and the threat keeps getting inflated to justify force.
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January 7, 2026 at 10:57 PM
Let's talk about what "law and order" actually means when crime is at historic lows, cities aren't burning, and the threat keeps getting inflated to justify force.
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Trump administration just changed flu vaccine policy, in the middle of one of the worst flu seasons we've seen. Let's talk about what this means.This flu season is already moderately severe -11 million illnesses, 120K hospitalizations, 5K deaths including 9 children. www.facebook.com/share/1FhTgE...
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January 6, 2026 at 9:30 PM
Trump administration just changed flu vaccine policy, in the middle of one of the worst flu seasons we've seen. Let's talk about what this means.This flu season is already moderately severe -11 million illnesses, 120K hospitalizations, 5K deaths including 9 children. www.facebook.com/share/1FhTgE...
Everything you need to know about the U.S. / Venezuela Situation
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January 5, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Everything you need to know about the U.S. / Venezuela Situation
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The U.S. just seized a sitting president from another country. Is this different from Bin Laden and Gaddafi? Did Trump need Congress's permission? And what precedent does this set?
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January 5, 2026 at 10:02 PM
The U.S. just seized a sitting president from another country. Is this different from Bin Laden and Gaddafi? Did Trump need Congress's permission? And what precedent does this set?
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The U.S. just arrested Venezuelan President Maduro. The official charges? Drug trafficking and narco-terrorism. But there are critical questions the headlines aren't asking.
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January 3, 2026 at 11:59 PM
The U.S. just arrested Venezuelan President Maduro. The official charges? Drug trafficking and narco-terrorism. But there are critical questions the headlines aren't asking.
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Year end gratitude!
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sue.oconnell.nbcboston on Instagram: "Year-end gratitude! The growth here has been amazing. Thank you for the follows and the discussion!I’m taking a social break until …"
Year-end gratitude! The growth here has been amazing. Thank you for the follows and the discussion!I’m taking a social break until Jan 5. Yes, some of you are celebrating. That’s fine. 😏 But…watch @tevinwooten & me ring in 2026 on @nbc10boston @firstnightboston on our digital platforms www.nbc10boston.com & YouTube.com/nbc10boston🎆 Hit follow at @SueNBCBoston so you catch me when I’m backThanks for engaging, questioning, and thinking critically this year. Health & happiness in 2026!#journalism #boston #firstnightboston
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December 20, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Year end gratitude!
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Why don't jurors know Brian Walshe pled guilty to dismembering Ana's body?
I'm Sue O'Connell, your courtroom insider for Commonwealth Confidential: The Brian Walshe Trial.
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I'm Sue O'Connell, your courtroom insider for Commonwealth Confidential: The Brian Walshe Trial.
Full coverage: NBC10Boston.com & youtube.com/nbc10boston
Sue O'Connell on Instagram: "Why don’t jurors know Brian Walshe pled guilty to dismembering Ana’s body? 🚨
You’ve been asking this question—and the answer reveals how our legal system actually works. I...
In a shocking twist, the jurors in the Brian Walshe trial are being kept in the dark about a crucial piece of evidence that could impact the verdict and appeal. Sue O'Connell, a courtroom insider, is ...
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December 10, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Why don't jurors know Brian Walshe pled guilty to dismembering Ana's body?
I'm Sue O'Connell, your courtroom insider for Commonwealth Confidential: The Brian Walshe Trial.
Full coverage: NBC10Boston.com & youtube.com/nbc10boston
I'm Sue O'Connell, your courtroom insider for Commonwealth Confidential: The Brian Walshe Trial.
Full coverage: NBC10Boston.com & youtube.com/nbc10boston
PART 6: Questions Journalists Should Be Asking
📰 As a journalist, here are the questions I’m asking - and you should be asking too.
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📰 As a journalist, here are the questions I’m asking - and you should be asking too.
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📰 As a journalist, here are the questions I’m asking - and you should be asking too.
This is about media literacy. Don’t jus...
Join Sue O'Connell in this thought-provoking discussion about media literacy and the importance of asking tough questions. What are the real motives behind Venezuela's headlines? Who benefits from the...
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December 10, 2025 at 11:17 AM
PART 6: Questions Journalists Should Be Asking
📰 As a journalist, here are the questions I’m asking - and you should be asking too.
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📰 As a journalist, here are the questions I’m asking - and you should be asking too.
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